Tire-protector.



J. G. WARRING.

TIRE PROTECTOR.

APPLICATION FILED use. a, 1908.

945,649. Patented Jan. 4,1910.

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JAMES C. 'WARRING, 0F ASHLAND,- OHIO, ASSIGNOB, BY DIRECT AND MESNE ASSIGN- MENTS, TO GUY V. KRICHBAUM, OF ASHLAND, OHIO.

TIRE-PROTECTOR.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that 1, JAMES C. \VARRING, a citizen of the United States, residing at Ashland, in the county of Ashland and State of Ohio, have invented a certain new and useful Improvement in Tire-Protectors, of which the following is a full, clear, and exact description, reference being had to the accompanying drawings.

My invention relates to pneuni'atio tlre protectors, and has for its object the provision of a protector adapted to be inserted be tween the inner tube and outer shoe of the tire, which protector prevents the access of pointed articles to the inner tube.

More particularly my invention comprises a tire protector particularly prepared by ,t 'eatment previous to its insertion in the tire.

Generally speaking, the invention comprises the elements and combinations thereof set. forth in the claims.

' Reference should be had to the accompanyin drawings, which igure 1 is a section through a tire showing my tire protector in place; Fig. 2 is a perspective of the tire with certain parts of the tire broken away and showing the tire protector inposition.

\Vithin the outer shoe is a lining 1 which conforms loosely to the iri-ner contour of the shoe. This lining extends around the lower 'ends ofthe shoe and upon the outer side of that part which engages with the rims of the wheels to hold the tire in place. Between this member and the shoe is a second strip 2 which extends uponeach side of the center line of the tire an equal distance. Between the member 2 and thelining member 1 is a third strip 3 which is of less breadth than the member 2. This strip likewise extends equally upon both sides of the axis of the tire and is about the width of the tread of the tire.

The members 1, 2 and 3 are made of canvas, although it is obvious that other material might be used having the same general properties as canvas.

before being inserted within the shoe of the tire by being thorougl'rly impregnated with a solution of rubber, suitably prepared for vulcanizing.

Itwill be apparentthat the members 1, 2

Specification of Letters Patent.

The canvas of which the members 1, 2 and are made is prepared Patented Jan. 4:, 1910.

Serial No. 485,493.

and 3 will mutually adhere to each other. due to the fact that each is saturated with rubber solution and when in use in the tire, due to th pressure resulting from the weight of the vehicle, the three pieces will be compressed so that they will closely adhere to each other.

Due to the great heat which is generated as the tire passes .over the road when the vehicle upon which it is used is in motion, the rubber with which the canvas members 1, 2- and 3 are impregnated will become \ulcanized, thereby making the members 1, 2 and 3 more impervious to the passage of puncturing articles through the same and at the same time allowing of the utmost flexibility. The added thickness at that portion of the tire which is within the shoe opposite the tread will effectually stop all the puncturing particles which may tend to come straight through the tire, while those which may approach the inner shoe of the tire on either side of the tread portion of the shoe will, upon coining against the vulcanized member 1 or 2, simply cause the member to give or flex more or less and will prevent the puncturing particle from coming in contact with the inner tube of the tire. It will be seen that my tire protector forms a simple and yet most effective protection for the inner tube of the tire.;""A further result is obtained due to the-heat generated as the tire passes over the road wlw in use, which is, that the liner becomes canized to the shoe itself. This vulcanizati n is not continuous throughout the whole surface of the liner but it occurs in spots in greater or less arr-u throughout the length of the same.

The vulcanizing of the liner to the shoe produces a substantial unity between the two whichresults in the liner itn'ming a perfect reinforcing and supporting element lul thithe liner is vulcanized to the tire before the tire is placed upon the wheel in connecti-ui with which 1t-1s to be used. In the last men- 5. claim:

tinned an accurate fit is seldom se cured and this leaves the liner under a strain when the tire is 111 use.

aving thus described my 1nvent1on, I

10 of superimposed strips of absor ent flexible material which are impregnated with a vulcanizable rubber solution.

- 3. The combination with a tire member, of I. liner member solution of rubber whereby the liner will become vulcanized to the tire by the heat generated when the tire is in use.

4. The combination with a tire member, of

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Con-action in i-Letters Patent No. 945,649.

within said tire, one of said 5 members being treated with a vulcanizable a liner member within said tire, the liner bein prepared with a vulcanizable solution of ru ber whereby the liner will become vulcanized to the tire by the heat generated when the tire is in use.

- 5. The combination with a tire, of a liner therefor within the tire, said liner comprising a plurality of strips of absorbent material imposed one upon the other, said material belng treated with a vulcanizable rubber SOllltlOIl whereby-the liner will become vulcanized to the tire by the heat generated when the tire is in use.

In testimony whereof, I hereunto afiix my signature in the presence of two witnesses. JAMES C. \VARRIN G. WVitnesses:

a H. A. MOWREY, GEo. B. Smrrn.

It is hereby certified that in better Patent No. 945,649, granted January 4, 1910, upon the application of James O. Warring, of Ashland, Ohio, for an improvement in Tire-Protectors, an error appears in the printed specification requiring correction as follows: Page 2, .ipeb', the word vulcanized should read 'wlcdhizable; and that the said Letters Patent should be read with this correction therein that the same may conform to the record of the ease in the Patent Signed and sealed this an a, of February, A. 1)., 1910.

E, B. MOORE, Commissioner of Patents.

5. claim:

tinned an accurate fit is seldom se cured and this leaves the liner under a strain when the tire is 111 use.

aving thus described my 1nvent1on, I

10 of superimposed strips of absor ent flexible material which are impregnated with a vulcanizable rubber solution.

- 3. The combination with a tire member, of I. liner member solution of rubber whereby the liner will become vulcanized to the tire by the heat generated when the tire is in use.

4. The combination with a tire member, of

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Con-action in i-Letters Patent No. 945,649.

within said tire, one of said 5 members being treated with a vulcanizable a liner member within said tire, the liner bein prepared with a vulcanizable solution of ru ber whereby the liner will become vulcanized to the tire by the heat generated when the tire is in use.

- 5. The combination with a tire, of a liner therefor within the tire, said liner comprising a plurality of strips of absorbent material imposed one upon the other, said material belng treated with a vulcanizable rubber SOllltlOIl whereby-the liner will become vulcanized to the tire by the heat generated when the tire is in use.

In testimony whereof, I hereunto afiix my signature in the presence of two witnesses. JAMES C. \VARRIN G. WVitnesses:

a H. A. MOWREY, GEo. B. Smrrn.

It is hereby certified that in better Patent No. 945,649, granted January 4, 1910, upon the application of James O. Warring, of Ashland, Ohio, for an improvement in Tire-Protectors, an error appears in the printed specification requiring correction as follows: Page 2, .ipeb', the word vulcanized should read 'wlcdhizable; and that the said Letters Patent should be read with this correction therein that the same may conform to the record of the ease in the Patent Signed and sealed this an a, of February, A. 1)., 1910.

E, B. MOORE, Commissioner of Patents.

i z 9 i It is herehy certified that in Lotte!" Patent No. 945,649, granted January 4,

1910, upon the application of James C. Warring, of Ashland, Ohio, for an improvement in Tire-Protectors,,f an error appears in the printed specification requiring correction as follows: Page 2, ,iM-jhe -word vulcanized should read mllcahizable; and that the said LettersPatent should be mad with this correction therein that the same mftly conform to the record of the case in the Patent Ofioe.

Signed and sealed this 8th day of February, A. D., 1910.

[stun] E. B. MOORE,

Q Gommiesiomr of Patents. 

